In this article, you will find out all the basic things there are to know about a domain name and about web hosting. This will help you understand what a domain name really represents, what web hosting is and so many other useful things that will help you understand these terms a better.
Actually, domain name is a term with multiple meanings. This term can be the name that identifies a computer or even a computer on the internet (URL). In addition, it has a similar meaning to registered domain names or to domain name system. However, the term is also used incorrectly as a website address.
Let us talk a bit more about the classic meaning of the term. The name that identifies your computer is called the IP (internet protocol). The serial number that your computer receives is unique and you can be sure that no one else has the exact IP as you do. The IP address is like your social security number. It is used to identify you and no one has the same number as you do.
Also, you should know that there are certain domain levels that you have to consider when naming the site. There are 3 most important domain levels: generic, country code and infrastructure (it is a little domain comparison). The generic levels are the ones you see surfing the web. Here are some examples: “.com” is usually used by commercial organizations and it is available to the public. Also available to the public are: .net, which is used by sites related to the internet, .org used for non profit organizations and many more.
The country code domains are usually used for describing a designated country (an example that you may all have heard about, I’m sure, is: .uk). Last but not least, the infrastructure domains are the ones used by the government agencies. This domain comparison is easy and very useful for all of us. Now, when you will see .com, you will know all about it.
Now, let us talk a bit about web hosting. First, we should clarify what web hosting really is. Well, you should think about web hosting as renting the spot for your site on the net. Trough the web hosting service, you are allowed to create your site and share it with the world. It will take care of your site and you are not obliged by the web hosting companies to create a site like they want to; you have total freedom.
Also, you should know that choosing the perfect web hosting company for you is a bit hard, but very important. Web hosting reviews can help you do that. By reading as many reviews as you can, you can form your opinion about one host or another. In addition, what you must know is that web hosting also means that you will have to spend some money on it.
Overall, I believe that with this information you can have an idea of what web hosting is and also understand the term of domain name.
Sunday, November 1st, 2009
